How do you write a sustainable procurement policy?

So, we’ve put together this handy guide to help get you started!

  1. Decide what matters most to your organisation.
  2. Set your core procurement criteria.
  3. Choose goods and services that meet your criteria.
  4. Keep records and communicate to your stakeholders.

What is a sustainable procurement policy?

‘Sustainable Procurement is a process whereby organisations meet their needs for goods, services and works in a way that achieves value for money on a whole life basis and generates benefits not only to the organisation, but also to society, the economy and the environment’.

What six steps are recommended in the Sustainable Procurement Guide?

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  1. Increasing Cost Savings.
  2. Building Superior Capabilities That Create Value.
  3. Driving Change Through Cross-Functional Collaboration.
  4. Implementing A Centralized Inventory Management System.
  5. Measuring Supplier Performance.
  6. Linking Processes with Technology.

How do you create a procurement policy?

Procure-to-Pay Process

  1. Determine Needs. The first step in the purchasing process is to determine the need.
  2. Identify Potential Sources.
  3. Collect Quotes and Select Best Value.
  4. Place the Order.
  5. Receive the Goods or Service.
  6. Invoicing and Payment.
  7. Reconcile Statements.
  8. Maintain Records.

What are drivers of sustainable procurement?

Typical sustainable procurement practises include compliance with environmental laws and targets, the removal of hazardous materials and waste in the supply chain and the thorough vetting of suppliers for fair labour practises.

What is sustainable procurement PDF?

Sustainable Procurement is an approach to purchasing products and services that takes into. account the economic, environmental and social impacts of an organisation’s buying choices, at all times.

How do you formulate procurement policy and procedures?

  1. Create clear requirements in a statement of work for the product or service you are procuring.
  2. Develop and approve the Request for Proposal (RFP) following RFP standards to get great proposals and reduce risk.
  3. Create scoring workbook to support proposal evaluation.
  4. Identify prospective vendors.

How do you formulate procurement policies and procedures?

How can I prove that timber is legal and sustainable?

Comply with the TPP and check documentary evidence to show that timber is legal and sustainable: for government procurers and suppliers. Evidence of legality and sustainability can come in 2 forms:

Can I Sell FSC and PEFC certified timber?

If a woodland is assessed by either FSC or PEFC against the UKWAS, timber can be sold as FSC and / or PEFC certified. Alternatively, you can meet the Category B evidence using the Forest source: checking category B evidence and if needed, the Forestry supply chain: check category B evidence guidance documents.

What is the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR)?

The EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) puts obligations on businesses who trade in timber and timber related products. The National Measurement and Regulation Office is the UK’s Competent Authority. One of the aims of the EU’s Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade ( FLEGT) Action Plan is to reduce illegal logging.

How do I meet the category B timber regulations?

Alternatively, you can meet the Category B evidence using the Forest source: checking category B evidence and if needed, the Forestry supply chain: check category B evidence guidance documents. The EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) puts obligations on businesses who trade in timber and timber related products.